Many of you ask for pediatrician referrals. I have to take the lead from others that came before you on this one. I’ve listed a few names below that come up from time to time. And I found a “Hire A Pediatrician” form online. Take a look below. My one piece of advice is to do a little research, interview a couple of docs that have a similar take on lifestyle, and interview as a couple.

If you would like to add to the conversation and/or add you doctor to my list, comment on the blog.

L.E. Wolovitz, At Home Pediatrics. I’m a little partial to L.E. She is a friend and client!

Dr. Naidoo, Shine Pediatrics has been a stand out for several families lately. He is in Richardson.

Stephanie Spaeth 

C. Daryl Curry @ Methodist 


Tammy Kennedy @ Inwood Pediatrics

Anauradha Agrawal – Close to Baylor downtown area

Referred by Tricia Padgett – Dr Matthew Yeager to your list. He is part of a practice that includes five other Peds, Registered Nurse, a Lactation consultant and a 24 hours nurse line. Very nice staff and great support for breast feeding and attachment parenting techniques.

Referred by Lauren Woods – ….i just started seeing this doc after going through 3 good docs but just notthe right fit……hes a general family doc but specializes in many areas…..what i like about him is that he stys on top of new research and findings….works with parents who have concerns about the cdc vaccination schedule….and in general practices more holistically….hes in mckinney but well worth the drive….. http://www.harmonyfamilyhealth.com/

 

HIRING A PEDIATRICIAN…  I found this online. Check it out!

You’re smart to be thinking about interviews. Even if there’s only one name on your list of potential pediatricians (we recommend at least two), it’s a good idea to meet in person and learn about their practice and philosophy. Try to settle on a pediatrician by your seventh or eighth month to avoid waddling in and out of even more doctor’s offices during those last few weeks.

The best way to start your search:  Ask around—your friends, family and OB are great sources for referrals. You can also find more real mom recommendations in our lila guide, or check the list of American Academy of Pediatrics members in your area. (Don’t forget to run candidate names through your state’s medical board to check for any disciplinary action.)

Once you’ve got a few names, it’s time to set up the interviews. You’ll probably only have about ten minutes for each, so ask the most important questions first. Remember, there are no “right” answers here- let your (baby-filled) gut be your guide.

Basic Information

[   ] Doctor:

[   ] Practice:

[   ] Location:

[   ] Phone:

[   ] Email:

[   ] Website:

Ask the Doctor

[   ] How long have you been practicing?

[   ] Do you have any sub-specialties?

[   ] What are your hours? Do you offer evenings or weekends?

[   ] Do you offer same-day sick appointments? How far in advance do well appointments need to be scheduled?

[   ] What if my baby gets sick when the office is closed? Who covers in an emergency if you aren’t on call?

[   ] Is this a solo or group practice? If it’s solo, who covers when you are gone? If it’s a group, how often will we see you, and how often will we see other members?

[   ] Do you have separate sick and well waiting rooms?

[   ] Do you respond to questions by e-mail? Do you accept calls for routine and non-emergency questions? If I leave a message, how long does it usually take you to return the call?

[   ] Will your initial meeting with my baby be at the hospital or the first checkup? What is your schedule for well baby checkups?

[  ] Will you discuss my child’s general growth and issues like discipline and social development?

[   ] What are your views on… Bottle feeding? Circumcision? Parenting techniques? Getting babies to sleep? Alternative medicine? Antibiotics? Immunizations? Childhood obesity?

[   ] What hospitals do you work with?

[   ] Do you take my insurance? Is there an extra charge for…Advice calls during the day? Advice calls after hours? Medication refills? Filling out forms? Will any other fees apply?

[   ] What are your policies for insurance claims, lab policies, payments and billing?

[   ] What tests are handled in the office, and what is done elsewhere? Where?

Ask Yourself

[  ] Was the office clean?

[  ] Was the waiting room kid-friendly, with toys and books?

[  ] How soon could the interview be scheduled? How long were you in the waiting room?

[  ] Was the office staff helpful? Were the nurses friendly?

[  ] Was the interview rushed? Did the doctor seem open to questions?

[  ] Did the communication feel natural? Was the doctor easy to understand?